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5 . sinuata , F. Somewhat resembles the preceding, but the interstices 
of the elytra are without the small tubercles, and the ridges are carried 
to margin of elytra, the central interstices being prolonged at apex. 
The beetle is very common at Rainham, Essex, and in 1888 could be 
taken in hundreds at this locality; also occurs at Loughton, Epping, 
&c., Essex ; Oxshott, and other places in Surrey. “ Not uncommon 
in carcases, Chatham, Deal, Sheerness, Mickleham, &c.” (G. C. 
Champion, Kent and Surrey Coleoptera.) Common on sandhills in 
Liverpool district (Dr. Ellis). Common at Hartlepool (J. E. Robson). 
Ireland : Taken near Belfast by Haliday and Templeton. I have 
taken it on shores of Lough Neagh, but never in numbers ; also under 
rejectamenta on lake shores (W.F.J.). 
5. dispar, Herbst. Closely resembles the preceding, from which it 
is distinguished by having the scutellum entirely covered with thick 
pubescence, and the elytra also is plainly pubescent. The beetle is 
certainly rare in South of England as well as in the north; indeed we 
have no authenticated record for the south. Several localities are 
given by Canon Fowler, but it also appears rare in these. Ireland : 
I have a specimen taken here, but it is always to be had, though very 
sparingly, on the shores of Lough Neagh. I got several at Derryadd 
Bay on the shore, among rejectamenta mixed with fish scales, 
evidently where fishermen had been landing fish (W.F.J.). 
6. 5 . Icevigata, F. A very distinct species, having smooth elytra, 
stout legs, and very short antennae. Mostly found in chalky districts. 
Several have been exhibited at the Society’s meetings by various 
members, who have obtained them from Kent and Sussex districts. 
Taken at Higham from a ditch by Mr. Cripps ; four or five crawling 
on pathways at Deal by Mr. Allbuary ; and also by Mr. Jarvis. 
Recorded by Mr. Champion (Kent and Surrey Coleoptera) as not 
uncommon in carcases, at roots of grass, &c., often on pathways, 
Chatham, Dover, Herne Bay, Ramsgate, Sheerness, Lewisham, Box- 
hill, and Gomshall. Also noticed pretty commonly on Darland Hill, 
Chatham, by Mr. W. C. Chaney. Found very common on south-east 
coast of Kent by Mr. A. J. Chitty, running over hot paths (April) ; 
likewise at Deal and south-west Hampshire. Mr. Chitty does not 
remember taking it at carrion, but has found it at roots of trees in the 
New Forest. Several additional localities are given by Canon Fowler, 
and Mr. Robson has taken it at Hartlepool. Not recorded from either 
Scotland or Ireland. 
7. 5 . atrata, L., and its varieties (brunnea, Herbst., and sub rotund at a, 
Steph.) are the representatives of the last division of this group. The 
type form of S. atrata differs from 5 . Icevigata in being rather smaller 
in size, and in having long and comparatively slender antennae, the 
